From truck art to traditions, Anthropology at Fatima Jinnah Women’s University connects students to Pakistan’s diverse cultural roots and everyday lives.
Are you curious about people, cultures, and how societies work? Do you want to understand human life, how people live, think, believe, and connect? Then Anthropology might be the right subject for you!
The Purpose of Anthropology is to make the world safe for human difefrences.” Ruth Benedict
Anthropology is a humanistic study that helps us understand how people live in different parts of the world, both in the past and today. It looks at:
In short, it teaches us to respect diversity and look at the world with an open mind.
Students studying anthropology are introduced to multiple branches that provide both theoretical knowledge and practical exposure, including:
These areas offer both classic and contemporary debates in anthropology, allowing for engagement with real-world issues through academic study and field-based exploration.
Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU), located in Rawalpindi, is Pakistan’s first university dedicated to women’s education. The Department of Anthropology is one of its growing and unique departments, offering students an opportunity to explore human life from many angles. It is not just about reading books or attending lectures; it is about experiencing the world through extensive fieldwork, interacting with people, asking questions about how people live, think, and relate to daily life, and learning how to research the challenges and changes that shape our societies.
The Department of Anthropology at FJWU is led by Professor Dr. Muhammad Bilal (LinkedIn), a renowned researcher in the fields of religion and politics in South Asia. The teaching team includes DR. Shafia Azam (LinkedIn), Dr. Inayat (LinkedIn), Ms. Aimen Ali Syed, and Ms. Tasmia Jahagir (currently pursuing a PhD from Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia), each bringing valuable experience from different areas, such as religion, culture, and public health.
What makes the faculty stand out is their supportive and student-centric approach both inside and outside the classroom. They guide students based on their interests and help them grow in their unique ways. The faculty encourages students to do fieldwork, make projects on diverse topics, write blogs, speak at seminars, and foremost, participate in fun activities (Visit the Instagram to learn more about the fun activities). Whether a student is interested in media, religion, public health, culture, or social issues, the faculty helps them choose meaningful topics and gives feedback. Therefore, anthropology in FJWU is not limited to books; the teachers create a positive and open environment where students feel confident to share ideas and develop useful skills for the future.
Many students also go for higher studies in Pakistan or abroad, and use their knowledge to bring positive change in society.
One of the exciting opportunities for students is that anthropology is now included as an optional subject in the Centre Superior Services (CSS) exams conducted by the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) in Pakistan.
Anthropology gives you tools to understand people, respect diversity, and solve real-world problems. These are skills that are valuable in many careers. Whether you want to work in education, social justice, health, policy, or creative fields, it prepares you to make a meaningful impact.
Here is what you need to apply for the BS and MPill in the Anthropology Program:
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Fatima Jinnah Women’s University, Rawalpindi
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Department Website: Anthro.FJWU.com
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If you are interested in cultures, people, critical thinking, diverse perspectives, religion, media, heritage, and health, and the deeper meanings behind how we live, Anthropology at FJWU is a great path for you.
For global career paths, research opportunities, and the latest updates in the field of anthropology, visit the American Anthropological Association (AAA) (LinkedIn) official website. It offers job listings, graduate programs, field schools, fellowships, and professional development resources for aspiring anthropologists.
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4 years of my degree in anthropology was just amazing. I learned alot about different aspects of life either it is politics, religion, family, ethnicities etc. Words cannot do justice to describe what I achieve from there.
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When I first joined Anthropology, I had no clear idea of what it was about. I came in with a blank mind. But over time, I found myself completely drawn into the discipline. Now, in my final semester, I can proudly say that if I ever got the chance to start over, I would choose Anthropology again, this time with full passion and purpose.
So Informative! The journey as an Anthropology student has been amazing at FJWU. It has entirely shaped and altered by understanding of the world for the best!
It was incredible experience for me. I am blessed to be a part of this department.To learn in the department of anthroplogy in Fatima jinnah women university changed my life, my perspective to look at things, people and object in the world.It was not a subject that read for the degree purpose or higher education rather study it in the department was outstanding. I must say I am lucky enough who got this opportunity to explore things through this discipline.
My experience studying Anthropology at Fatima Jinnah University was truly unforgettable! What I loved most was the way the department made learning fun and engaging, with activities and real-life applications that brought the subject to life. I’m grateful for the opportunity to have studied here and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in human cultures and societies!
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